Youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain
Spain: Youth employment by educational attainment level was 189 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
189 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
9th
of 45 countries
All-time high
563.3 Thousand persons
in 1989
All-time low
74.4 Thousand persons
in 2013
Years of data
40
1986–2025
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain, 1986–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain is 189 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 125.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain peaked at 563.3 Thousand persons in 1989 and was at its lowest, 74.4 Thousand persons, in 2013.
Spain ranks 9th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 478.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1987 | 532.6 Thousand persons | +11.4% |
| 1988 | 541.5 Thousand persons | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 563.3 Thousand persons | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 546.5 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 532.9 Thousand persons | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 505.3 Thousand persons | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 374.2 Thousand persons | -25.9% |
| 1994 | 338.1 Thousand persons | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 316.6 Thousand persons | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 287.8 Thousand persons | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 281.2 Thousand persons | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 309.6 Thousand persons | +10.1% |
| 1999 | 335.8 Thousand persons | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 365.8 Thousand persons | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 355 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 348 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 326.8 Thousand persons | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 318.3 Thousand persons | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 385.2 Thousand persons | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 386.6 Thousand persons | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 397.4 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 329.2 Thousand persons | -17.2% |
| 2009 | 204.4 Thousand persons | -37.9% |
| 2010 | 151.4 Thousand persons | -25.9% |
| 2011 | 124.1 Thousand persons | -18.0% |
| 2012 | 84 Thousand persons | -32.3% |
| 2013 | 74.4 Thousand persons | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 79.4 Thousand persons | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 83.8 Thousand persons | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 95.8 Thousand persons | +14.3% |
| 2017 | 117.9 Thousand persons | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 134 Thousand persons | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 150.5 Thousand persons | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 106.4 Thousand persons | -29.3% |
| 2021 | 126.4 Thousand persons | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 158.4 Thousand persons | +25.3% |
| 2023 | 167.4 Thousand persons | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 193.6 Thousand persons | +15.7% |
| 2025 | 189 Thousand persons | -2.4% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 189 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.9 Thousand persons, 5.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 189 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.8 Thousand persons, 5.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 528.9 Thousand persons | 478.2 Thousand persons | 563.3 Thousand persons | 4 |
| 1990s | 382.8 Thousand persons | 281.2 Thousand persons | 546.5 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 341.67 Thousand persons | 204.4 Thousand persons | 397.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.53 Thousand persons | 74.4 Thousand persons | 151.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.87 Thousand persons | 106.4 Thousand persons | 193.6 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More work & labour data for Spain
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.527 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4982 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1207 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 39,073 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,322 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,076 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 16,051 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 33,128 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain?
- Youth employment by educational attainment level in Spain was 189 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 563.3 Thousand persons in 1989.
- What is the lowest youth employment by educational attainment level recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.4 Thousand persons in 2013.
- How does Spain rank for youth employment by educational attainment level?
- Spain ranks 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth employment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth employment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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